Relationship Manager

Position Name - Principal Officer

Location - Gift City,Gandhinagar

Experience Range - 5+ yrs

Mandatory Requirement:

• Strong expertise in IFSCA regulations, fund governance, and compliance , with responsibility for regulatory filings, internal controls, risk management, and Board-level reporting.
• Proven experience in AIF/Fund Management oversight , including portfolio monitoring, investment compliance, valuation review, investor protection, and grievance resolution.
• Demonstrated business development and stakeholder management skills , with the ability to build strategic partnerships with institutional investors, fund houses, banks, custodians, and distributors to drive fund growth and investor acquisition.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Governance Compliance:

• Ensure full adherence to IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations and internal compliance frameworks.
• Serve as the principal liaison with IFSCA; oversee all filings, reports, and disclosures.
• Report any non-compliance immediately and ensure corrective action.
• Review and strengthen internal controls and risk frameworks

Fund & Investment Oversight:

• Oversee portfolio and fund management in line with scheme objectives and investor interests.
• Monitor investment limits, valuation, and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure transparent and fair investor communication.

Business Development & Strategic Partnerships:

• Oversee portfolio and fund management in line with scheme objectives and investor interests.
• Monitor investment limits, valuation, and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure transparent and fair investor communication.
• Drive strategic business development initiatives to support growth of the AIF/FME platform through institutional partnerships and new fund opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with domestic and international funds, banking partners, distributors, fund houses,custodians, and financial institutions to support onboarding, partnership development, and execution.
• Identify and facilitate strategic collaborations, investor acquisition opportunities, and cross-functional coordination for product positioning, due diligence, and commercial execution.

Investor Protection & Grievance Handling:

• Review investor complaints periodically and ensure prompt resolution.
• Maintain high standards of disclosure and client communication.

Ethics & Conduct:

• Uphold IFSCA’s Code of Conduct – integrity, honesty, fairness, and transparency.
• Avoid conflicts of interest and ensure all dealings are at arm’s length.
• Comply with internal policies on gifts, entertainment, and ethical behaviour.

Leadership & Coordination:

• Coordinate Compliance, Fund Management, Risk, and Operations for regulatory alignment.
• Present periodic compliance and governance updates to the Board.
• Foster a culture of ethics, discipline, and accountability.

Qualification and Experience:

• Professionally qualified individual and a member of ICAI / ICSI / ICMAI, or holder of a post-graduate qualification or diploma (minimum one year) in finance, law, accountancy, business management, commerce, economics, capitalmarkets, banking, insurance, or actuarial science; or qualifications such as CFA, FRM, or any other certification approved by the Authority.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in securities or financial products in roles such as portfolio/fund manager,investment advisor, broker, investment banker, wealth manager, research analyst, credit rating analyst, market infrastructure professional, financial regulator, or consultant in areas like fund management, due diligence, or transaction advisory.
• Prior exposure to PMS/AIF operations is desirable.
• Strong understanding of IFSCA/SEBI frameworks and fund governance standards.

Other Details:

• High level of integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.
• Customer-centric mindset with a strong commitment to a long-term role.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently within a lean team structure and take complete ownership of assigned deliverables.
• Sound understanding of securities market regulations and proven ability to implement compliance frameworks in practice.